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opinions1 month ago•8 min saved

From looksmaxxing to far-right rhetoric: a warning about online manosphere culture

An opinion piece argues that looksmaxxing—an obsessive pursuit of facial aesthetics—has become a conduit for extremist ideas within the online manosphere. Using the figure Clavicular as a case study, it shows how forums and influencers repurpose self‑improvement rhetoric into anti‑system and far‑right ideologies (often linked to concepts like Granola Nazism), warns of “jestermaxx” behavior that undermines critical thinking, and contends that digital diffusion of these ideas could influence politics and elections if left unchecked.

via The Student Life|

#body-image #extremism #looksmaxxing

culture2 months ago•6 min saved

The Privacy Paradox at the Heart of Mainstream Fandom

Katherine Dee argues that as fandom moves from a hidden subculture to mainstream culture, the line between public writing and private communities blurs. Journalists linking to AO3 tests fans’ implied privacy, sparking a debate about what readers outside the core community should be allowed to access. Fans want openness but fear exposure and intrusive coverage, revealing a tension between open publishing on the internet and the norms that once protected the space.

via GQ|

#culture #fandom #fanfiction

culture3 months ago•3 min saved

From chav to roadman: AI’s distorted portrait of Britain

The piece argues that AI-generated depictions of Britain’s urban ‘roadman’ culture reveal enduring class anxieties, showing how online platforms reward sensationalized caricatures over nuanced reality; the shift from the ‘chav’ stereotype to digital-age imagery reflects a broader erosion of moral imagination, and the author calls for a renewed, inclusive national narrative that transcends race and class.

via UnHerd|

#ai #britain #class

technology4 months ago•1 min saved

The End of the Old Internet: How Algorithms Are Reshaping Digital Culture

Many millennials feel disillusioned with the current state of the internet, which is now dominated by rage bait and large platforms, contrasting with the more community-driven and discovery-oriented web of the past, such as the days of LiveJournal and MySpace.

via Vox|

#internet #millennials #online-culture

crime8 months ago•10 min saved

Exploring the Controversies and Theories Surrounding Charlie Kirk's Shooting

Prosecutors in Utah suggest 22-year-old Tyler Robinson killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk due to a personal grievance, with online memes and inscriptions on bullet casings indicating a performative act influenced by internet culture, rather than clear political motives. The case highlights the complex intersection of online culture, performative violence, and political extremism.

via NPR|

#charlie-kirk #crime #online-culture

music2 years ago•2 min saved

"Kanye West's 'Vultures 1' Album Dominates Charts and Fashion Scene"

Kanye West's latest album, Vultures 1, has reached number one in over 100 countries despite being independently produced and initially unavailable on major streaming platforms. The album's success reflects Kanye's uncancellable status, as he continues to maintain a large fanbase and high streaming numbers. The growth of online culture and niche media consumption has contributed to his relative success, as he remains a polarizing figure in popular culture. Ultimately, Kanye's true cancellation will only come when demand for his music fades.

via UnHerd|

#cancellation #kanye-west #music

social-media3 years ago•2 min saved

Prank YouTuber's Father Reports Harassment.

The father of prank YouTuber Tanner Cook, who was recently shot in Virginia, has said that his family has received harassment following his son's hospitalization. Cook's videos, posted on his YouTube channel Classified Goons, have received backlash since he was injured at the Dulles Town Center Mall in Sterling, Virginia on Sunday. The YouTuber is known for pulling audacious practical jokes on unsuspecting strangers. Some of his videos include "Fake Target Thug Employee Prank," "Fake Vomiting On Uber Drivers!" and "Taking Rackets From Tennis Players Prank!"

via NBC News|

#harassment #online-culture #prank